The UFT offers many programs and services for teachers to help them hone their skills and meet certification and licensing requirements. The union also offers courses to help teachers prepare for state exams and workshops to fulfill requirements for...

Whether you’re a teacher, school counselor, occupational or physical therapist, school secretary or any other school-based title, you work hard to provide your students with the best education. You deserve to be paid well for your efforts, as well as...

As a UFT member, you have one of the best health benefits packages anywhere.

Over the past decade, state certification requirements have changed several times and will continue to change as new state regulations are put in place. To help members find their way, the union has a team of UFT consultants and educational liaisons.

See important forms and links pertinent to members of the Federation of Nurses.

The Federation of Nurses/ UFT has a long history of effective representation and strong advocacy for its members.

Representing approximately 5,000 nurses, the Federation of Nurses/ UFT is among New York City’s leading unions of healthcare professionals.

Representing approximately 5,000 nurses, the Federation of Nurses/ UFT is among New York City’s leading unions of healthcare professionals.

The mission of the UFT’s Safety & Health Department is to protect UFT members from occupational hazards and to protect members’ rights when incidents happen. We do this by providing information about potential hazards; advocating on behalf of members...

Your union is here to support you as you grow throughout your career. These are some UFT and DOE initiatives that provide professional development and assistance for new teachers.

Important information, forms and documents for school counselors.

See your current chapter representatives.

Guides, FAQs, presentations and other resources for school counselors.

UFT members are guaranteed a dignified and secure retirement that includes a defined-benefit pension.

Under New York State law, appointed educators achieve tenure after completing a probationary period.

New York City public school counselors are professional educators certified by the New York State Department of Education and licensed by the New York City Department of Education. School counselors are trained to serve the entire K-12 school...

View all DOE and City of New York contracts on the UFT website.

The mission of the UFT’s Safety & Health Department is to protect all UFT members from the occupational hazards that can confront them.

Quick links to key forms.

The Department of Health/DOE School Health is supposed to send out a letter to staff and parents whenever there has been a case or cases of a reportable disease (for example, tuberculosis or bacterial meningitis.)

Head lice are small insects with six legs usually the size of a sesame seed (the seeds on burger buns).

The precise risk of disease from low-level, short-term exposure to asbestos is unknown. There is no scientific evidence that casual exposure to asbestos — such as the amounts typically found in schools — will cause a problem.

Sandra Feldman (1939-2005), was elected in May 1997 as president of the 1.3 million-member American Federation of Teachers. She was the 15th president of the AFT and the union’s first female president since 1930. She also was elected to the Executive...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by the germ Mycobacterium tuberculosis and/or Mycobacterium bovis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes most TB in humans. Mycobacterium bovis is part of the tuberculosis family, primarily a disease of...

Information about how to handle bedbug infestations in schools.

Information about how to prevent and address exposure to mercury.

Mold is in the news. People are talking about its potential health and economic impact. But what are the real risks and issues?

Lead hazards in paint and water.

Evacuation drills must be held monthly and a written evacuation plan for each shift must be kept on file and readily available for parents’ review or posted in a conspicuous place in the home.

In a time of instability and incredible economic pressures, tax credits can help eligible families make ends meet. Find out more about federal and state tax credits.

Tax season can be a real pain. That is why we are lucky to have this helpful tax guide for Family Child Care Providers from our friends at South Brooklyn Legal Services.

If a controversial topic is dominating the education debate today, it’s probably something that Al Shanker proposed decades ago